Divorce is a challenging and emotional time, especially when there has been evidence of abuse or trust between spouses has been broken. In some cases, you may be tempted to record conversations with your ex-spouse to be used as evidence in court. While recording conversations might seem like a useful tool, there are legal implications…
Gray divorce is becoming more and more common in New Jersey. This means that couples over 50 often have to make a complicated choice about what to do with their family home. After years of paying for a mortgage or sharing ownership with your spouse, the family home is not only a valuable asset but…
Student loan debt is one of those things that can haunt an individual and their families for years. Debt can make certain matters, like divorce, even more complicated, as those debts may be divided between two people. With the rising cost of higher education, many individuals enter marriage with significant student loan debt, or they…
Interfaith marriages have become more and more common, leading to more discussions during divorce about custody and religion. Faith-based conflicts make the process more difficult, particularly when young children are involved. Parents in New Jersey who are separating may disagree on religious upbringing, attendance at worship services, or other faith-related decisions for their children. After…
Divorce is challenging. It gets even more stressful when one spouse’s immigration status is dependent on the other. Furthermore, what happens if you enter into a marriage out of love but then, despite your best efforts, your spouse (or you) is facing deportation and other legal consequences? Handling divorce with a non-citizen spouse is, without…
A prenuptial agreement (or “prenup”) is a legal contract entered into by a couple before marriage that outlines how their assets and debts will be handled in the event of a divorce. While prenups can address a wide range of financial matters, there are several important issues that cannot be included or enforced in a…
Divorce is a challenging process on its own, but when one spouse has a criminal record, it can further complicate matters. In New Jersey, family courts take various factors into account during a divorce, and a criminal history can affect key aspects such as child custody, alimony, and property division. If you or your spouse…
Sometimes marriages take a downturn within days or months of receving the certificate. Rather than try to stick it out and make the marriage work, you and your spouse decide to move forward with the divorce. However, what does this mean for your divorce process? Do the same laws that apply to a long-term marriage…
Divorces are never easy, but when the individuals involved are celebrities or high-profile figures, the challenges can be magnified by intense media scrutiny. While high-income divorces often involve complex financial matters and asset division, the added element of public attention makes celebrity divorces particularly distinct. Here’s how these high-profile divorces differ from typical high-income divorces,…
Regardless of your financial situation, divorce is not easy. When it comes to divorcing a high-net-worth individual who has more assets than you do, divorce becomes significantly more complex. Between alimony, child support, and the equitable distribution of assets, there are the complications that arise when your divorce may also garner media attention. If you…